Death ofCarl Lindner, Jr.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Carl Lindner Jr., a publicity-shy Cincinnati financier known for a shrewdness that forged a business empire, was praised Tuesday for his willingness to help worthy causes and for never forgetting his roots.

Linder, whose wide range of businesses over the years included baseball, insurance and banks, died Monday at age 92.

Lindner was surrounded by his wife, sons and other family members when he died of causes...